For Immediate Release

Minden, Ontario
Thursday, April 6, 2023
5:00 PM

Release #23-12

Subject:    Road Conditions and Closures Update - April 6, 2023

Due to flooding and severe washouts, the following roads have been CLOSED:

• Milburn Road

Milburn Road is closed due to a combination of a severe washout and a flooded road section. The washout is approximately 1km East of Gelert Road and the flooded section is approximately 2km East of Gelert Road.

• Upper Dutch Road

Upper Dutch road is open to local traffic only. High water levels are flowing over the road at low points. All culverts are functioning; however the volume of water exceeds the culvert capacities. Repairs will be completed when water levels allow.

Residents should not attempt to drive through these areas.

The following roads will remain open with restricted passage. Drivers should use caution and watch for signage and markers:

• Conway Road

Conway Road is partially washed out. The road is passable; however, drivers should use caution. The washout is marked with orange pylons.

• Geeza Road

Severe washout where the Haliburton Rail Trail crosses Geeza Road. The road is passable; however, drivers should use caution. The washout is marked with orange pylons.

• Devil’s Lake Road

Temporary culvert repair has been completed. Drivers should use caution passing through the area and watch for bumps and uneven ground. Further repairs will be completed when water levels permit.

• Swinson Road

Water flowing over road approximately 300m West of Iron Mine Road. Road is passable; however drivers should use caution and should consider an alternate route. Area is marked with orange pylons.

• Buller Road

Water flowing over road approximately 200m East of Clear Lake Road. Drivers should avoid driving through this area. Residents should use Davis Lake Road to access properties to the East of the flooded road. Residents should use Clear Lake Road to access properties to the West of the flooded road portion. Area is marked with orange pylons.

Murdoch Road has reopened.

These road closures and restrictions will remain in effect until road conditions are deemed appropriate for reopening.

As information to residents, many shoulders and hills have washed out from the significant rain events in the past 72 hours. Staff continue to ensure culverts remain functional and handle the volume of rain received and in the forecast. Repairs will be made as weather and conditions allow.

We want to remind the public to use caution around area lakes, rivers, creeks and other water sources such as ditches, as high water levels and swift currents can create unstable conditions.

Avoid driving on any roadways that are underwater, as road conditions may be unstable and dangerous.

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Contact Information:
Mike Timmins, Director of Public Works
Township of Minden Hills
PO Box 359, 7 Milne Street
Minden, ON K0M 2K0